PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Delbert England (ranked 6552 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cobb Banes (ranked 6565 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

England
vs
Banes

164 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
252 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Aspire Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Delbert England!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cobb Banes!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

England shoots in and bounces Banes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
England with a flurry of punches that miss.
Banes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

England gets to his feet - Banes follows without any prompting.

Banes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Banes is working an open guard so England takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

England changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Banes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Banes wants to get back to his feet but England is dominant here and he's now got Banes's back!
England really is a fat lump.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

England is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Banes is defending well though. England let's go of the attempt for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Banes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Banes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banes wants to escape the position.
Banes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Banes is trying to break free.
Banes trying to get back to his feet but England is in full control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

England working for the choke.

England is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

England has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Banes! Can he survive? No! He's out! England gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Delbert England!